Pradeep's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Pradeep was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Mumbai General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,200 short. my brother has been in and out of Mumbai General Hospital since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Pradeep struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Pradeep won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 With deep gratitude, Ananya